This moment symbolizes the force of dark and light merging into a unity. Both men are unyielding in their participation in their natures. Al Pacino is the side of "good" "justice" "order" and Robert DeNiro "bad" "injustice" "disorder". DeNiro affirms this opposition when he says "I'm never going back", but the two men reconcile this opposition when they join hands. It's no coincidence that the song is entitled, God Moving over the Face of the Waters." God= the joining of light and dark.
@TheJoyfulPianist Or you could say that the moment when Al Pacino grabs DeNiro's hand it is the light of the conscious mind bringing the unconscious to light. The unconscious "dies" because it releases into the conscious, hence DeNiro's death. Consequently, the conscious mind expands in territory, this given great emphasis by Al Pacino's expression and the width of the final shot. Whether this is what was intended it's definitely there. So fundamental to life. A profound movie regardless.
The ending makes you realize how fuck-up life is, Pacino character understood that. DeNiro and crew weren't bad guys, they just wanted the simple things in life everyone deserves and that's having enough money to enjoy life like the rich 1%. The only evil person in their crew was Waingro, he was pure evil. DeNiro and crew didn't want to live the life of the 99% which is a life of slavery. In this scene Pacino character was in reflection of his own life, his troubled daughter and troubled wife.
I know some viewers thought when this movie came out in 1995 --- and maybe STILL DO, for all I know -- think that Pacino and De Niro holding each other's hand at the end was "silly" or even "stupid", but if you REALLY watch (AND listen) to the movie, this verrry poetic and powerful final scene makes perfect sense .... since, in a very real sense, they're NOT all that different from each other
@pluntze2001 It's called brotherhood. They were both disciplined, soldiers. Their professionalism was dictating their lives. The ending handshake was a show of mutual respect.
I know some viewers thought when this movie came out in 1995 --- and maybe STILL DO, for all I know -- think that Pacino and De Niro holding each other hand at the end was "silly" or even "stupid" but if you REALLY watch (AND listen) to the movie this final scene makes perfect sense .... since, in a very real sense, they're NOT all that different from each other
The thing I appreciate most about this scene is while other movies choose to end the theme battle between protagonist and antagonist with loads of explosions and happy endings, Heat instead chooses to end with a quiet, moving poignant moment between the two opponents, as they find solace and acceptance for each other. That, in my opinion, is it's true genius. Best Movie ever made.
He couldve been homefree yah...but some things are meant to be... if he had escaped he wouldve ended up in jail, but with this..it was his best scape route
"Funny as a heart attack. Three marriages, what the fuck does that tell you, he likes staying home? That means hes one of those guys, out there, prowling around all night dedicated. With this guy and this much heat, you should."
I think the respect was always there. Their self-defining traits are the same. They are, as men, one in the same just on the opposite sides of the law.
Even though they were enemies, Robert De Niro extends his hand to Al Pacino because he doesn't want to die alone....So sad :(
Reminds me of the "Blade Runner" when Rutger Hauer save Harrison Ford from falling to his death, because he knew he was about to die and he didn't want to be alone either.
I think we all feel that way, at the very end we realize that all and any life is important and we should cherish it.
That last scene where Pachino is holding De Niros hand is a must have poster, i have looked everwhere for something like it but cant :( agree with the emotion one of the strongest.
Michael Mann's signature film work in the 90s- "Heat" & "Last of The Mohicans"- was extremely influential on the synergy of film score & story, paving the way for virtuosos like Trevor Horn (who worked with Mann on "Mohicans") & Hans Zimmer reestablishing the film score as a critical element to the flow of a film's plot. The end scenes & end score of these two films are among the best in all of cinematic history, in my opinion.
@kdwormy 'The Fountain' is a very good film, but 'Heat' is one of the greatest films in the history of cinema. Both have excellent scores/soundtracks.
There are few scenes in film which have ever moved me the way this one did. The look on Vincent's face, realizing he just killed, albeit righteously so, the one man on this earth who could ever understand him and the way he is.
Sad, victorious, climactic, and brilliant. Fucking poetry, this film.
@KCShox the film version of 'God Moving Over the Face of the Waters' is on Moby's album "I Like to Score" which is a collection of his songs that were featured in movies. The one on the soundtrack is from his other album, "Everything is Wrong"
its a mystery why this film wasnt nominated for ONE thing at the Oscars that year???what else in 1995 alone was better than one of the best films ever made (Heat of course).
@kane91 Braveheart was a worthy winner, sure, but Heat should've been in the mix, easily...this film should've been released a year later - it would've won for '96 for sure
from beginning the cinema world al pacino is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! actor until the now in the world...his looks enough the king of the hollywood
This scene is just as powerful, and reminds me of the scene in "Blade Runner" where Rutger Hauer dies, and all Harrison Ford could do was watch him die, for a split second there was a connection there, a realization that none of us will live forever and we should try to appreciate who and what we have while we're here.
@cube1965 You beat me to it. I hadn't seen anybody point out the fact that these guys were essentially the same which is what makes the ultimate scene where Hanna takes McCauley's hand and then the camera pans out, so satisfying.
@EmeraldAxe2 Wanted to add, he takes the hand more like a brother would than a sworn enemy. Hanna (and probably McCauley) realize(s) the two of them are far more alike than dislike and almost certainly more than either one would want to admit.
The music here is freaking amazing... sounds like Vangelis, or somebody very influenced by Vangelis. Remember, Vangelis did the soundtracks to Bladerunner, Chariots of Fire and the Carl Sagan series, Cosmos. Very anthemic music... huge blankets of sonic dreams.... this sounds like something he would do.
I remember when I was 13, before the internet was around, and would square up a tape recorder to the house speaker and record this to listen to at night. Amazing.
on screen .Mr. Robert Deniro, allways projects the kind of strength that most women seek in a man. The soundtrack captures the essence of the end of a battle where noone really wins, but most of all, 4 stars for the look on that woman's face as she slowly realizes as she steps outsiide the car, her eyes follow in utter disbelief as the reality that her man, after all his persuasions is actually now leaving her, running away as she stands.
Has anyone ever identified the version of "God Moving Over the Face of the Waters" cut for this scene/end credits? More to the point, is it available somewhere? Moby's album versions are great, but this cut is awesome as well. Anyone?
The ending had a great score. Other wise this movie had no dialog. It was just plane dry and dull. I don't even know why it has such good reviews. I don't get it.
My all-time favorite movie (rewatchability factor is tops), followed by godfather II, The Departed, Godfather I.
This ending is one of my fave endings for a movie. I HATED the final ending on The Departed with teh rat running across the window and thought it was too corny. Godfather II had a tight ending with Michael sitting on teh park bench and reminiscing about the family in the good ol days. Godfather also had a tight ending with Kay standing in teh hallway as the door shuts on her
this movie has an incredible amount of depth. Movies like; Babylon tried and other similar new movies.... this movie covers the good and bad, the both sides of the coin as much as the lives of people and the torments of being alive. It shows at some point at the end about repentance, and compassion. Every moment we take for granted, every move its there. This movie shows, we are no better than the other... rather the same...
Anybody else tear up at the end of this the first time you watched it? In my opinion this movie is one of the most complete, perfect movies ever made. I mean, if you think back to the diner meeting the ending makes absolute sense, and although you wanted Deniro to escape, it satisfies because it shows human compassion.
That this movie was right at 3 hrs long was a surprise as I hate long movies, but this one flew by. Mr De Niro and Mr Pacino were believable in that you forgot who they were and they were the characters. Underrated film... we watch it every so often and probably always will. Jon Voight is esp good in his character as well.
1:05, Pacino shows why he is such a superstar. He doesnt have to say a damn thing and I can feel the pain he is feeling.
I remember seeing the previews for this movie before it came out. I was so amped because the cast was unbelievable. Saw it the day it opened. This movie is my favorite of all time. Gladiator is a close CLOSE second.
This ending is very reminisent of the ending of "Blade Runner" where Rutger Hauer dies, one of the most powerful and emotional death scenes ever. They are both classics and worthy of recognition.
I work with cops and criminals every day and there is a respect this movie portrays very well. Not only a great film but a very realistic one as well.
One of the best movie endings ever, and best movies ever. I read a rumor online of an alternate ending where Vincent had Neil in similar situation and had him in his sights and let him go. Ending with Vincent walking away and saying in a voice over he was tired, tired of his job coming before everything else in his life. He also had flash backs where "work" came first and was causing problems in his life.
But I don't think it would have worked, this is the perfect ending.
This movie has always been a favorite of mine ever since i had seen it. The Respect that Al Paccino and Rober De'Niro had for one another by the end f the movie was amazing.. The look on Al Paccino's face in the final scene looked almost as if he had just lost a close friend..
i was a little older than you.... when can we start a movement to see these movies in the theaters again? if we rounded up 400 people and paid 10 dollars??? can we rent a screen?
All of you are going to love me. I found the version of this song from this scene. You can get it from the "I Like to Score" album of Moby's. The first part of the song sounds like the original version, but then it kicks into the movie version, which is all sorts of awesome.
Ok, so I read through all the comments...and apparently, the only way you could have obtained this version of the song was through a second CD called "That's When I reach For My Revolver", which is absolute BS. Honestly, if you are going to sell a soundtrack, have the same damn song that was played in the movie, not some different version. Why is this song so hard to get? I don't f*ing get it at all.
Does anyone, anywhere, know where to get this exact version of the song? I have looked everywhere online, and it can't be found. The moby version sucks compared to this version. please please let me know where to find it.
For those of you all interested...(i find it super cool) The scene where De Niro comes home to his house the first time, and sets his pistol down on the table and walks over and leans on the column and piers out at the ocean... was actually an adaptation from a piece of fine art titled 'Pacific', by Alex Colville. BTW, a few movies i recommend 1. Lonesome Dove 2. Lawrence of Arabia, 3. Seven Samurai 4. One-Eyed Jacks
What a great year for film. Had an opportunity to see "Heat" and "Braveheart" while in high school...not sure there's too much of similar note coming out for adolescents now. Pitch-perfect choice for songs & composer
One great movie, acted by two great actors, with great direction by M. Mann. Truly a classic. The ending of De Niro holding out his hand for Pacino to shake it telling him, "You got me. Great job you did for not giving up." One of the greatest endings in film history.
Heat IS my favorite movie of all time... only this film and a few others can I watch any time and never get tired of it. Legendary film! "Get killed walkin your doggy!"
I was 14 when I saw this movie and thought then and still believe it today, this is the best movie. This movie isnt revered as much as it still needs to be. Case in point, it didnt get one Oscar nomination. Hardly anyone I know or have known think highly of this Michael Mann classic or have seen or heard about it.
Its good to know alot of the us here on the msg board do.
Two of the best actors ever, the writing, the music, the acting make this the best movie ending ever.
This moment symbolizes the force of dark and light merging into a unity. Both men are unyielding in their participation in their natures. Al Pacino is the side of "good" "justice" "order" and Robert DeNiro "bad" "injustice" "disorder". DeNiro affirms this opposition when he says "I'm never going back", but the two men reconcile this opposition when they join hands. It's no coincidence that the song is entitled, God Moving over the Face of the Waters." God= the joining of light and dark.
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@TheJoyfulPianist Or you could say that the moment when Al Pacino grabs DeNiro's hand it is the light of the conscious mind bringing the unconscious to light. The unconscious "dies" because it releases into the conscious, hence DeNiro's death. Consequently, the conscious mind expands in territory, this given great emphasis by Al Pacino's expression and the width of the final shot. Whether this is what was intended it's definitely there. So fundamental to life. A profound movie regardless.
TheJoyfulPianist 1 month ago 2
the great moment.
bigfootdu42 1 month ago
Great comments here on everyone. All these comments nailed this scene...especially iLife0708's...nicely done!
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The ending makes you realize how fuck-up life is, Pacino character understood that. DeNiro and crew weren't bad guys, they just wanted the simple things in life everyone deserves and that's having enough money to enjoy life like the rich 1%. The only evil person in their crew was Waingro, he was pure evil. DeNiro and crew didn't want to live the life of the 99% which is a life of slavery. In this scene Pacino character was in reflection of his own life, his troubled daughter and troubled wife.
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shawnkwill 1 month ago
This is one of the few moments where I actually watch all the way through, meaning that I sit for the credits, letting the music flow through me.
MOTHMAN225 2 months ago
It actually feels like God is moving over the face of the waters when he dies. He could of went to Heaven......or not. You never know.
TheMisterBdon 3 months ago
When DeNiro and AL shake hands..awesome...."told ya..I aint never goin back"...great cinema
gdub454 3 months ago
This gives me fucking goosebumbps!! !
deathisimminent1 3 months ago
that's when you see great acting. when you play a villain and still make people feel a sense of loss when you die at the end.
madmike19682003 4 months ago
deep
AG171281 4 months ago
bad ass movie
ag2811988 4 months ago
@matt9341: the end of Akira (1988), maybe? Gone with the wind? Casablanca? Reservoir dogs? American psycho? Saw? Or even Rocky?
jacktheunlimited 4 months ago
@jacktheunlimited Inception, memento, fuck the list just goes on haha
TheClockworkGamer 4 months ago
The best ending in any movie ever made. Period. Ill argue it with anyone
matt9341 4 months ago in playlist matt9341's Favorited Videos
This scene is sooooooooo heartbreaking!!!
TallBootsRock 4 months ago
I know some viewers thought when this movie came out in 1995 --- and maybe STILL DO, for all I know -- think that Pacino and De Niro holding each other's hand at the end was "silly" or even "stupid", but if you REALLY watch (AND listen) to the movie, this verrry poetic and powerful final scene makes perfect sense .... since, in a very real sense, they're NOT all that different from each other
pluntze2001 4 months ago 3
@pluntze2001 It's called brotherhood. They were both disciplined, soldiers. Their professionalism was dictating their lives. The ending handshake was a show of mutual respect.
PatTheRiot 3 months ago
I know some viewers thought when this movie came out in 1995 --- and maybe STILL DO, for all I know -- think that Pacino and De Niro holding each other hand at the end was "silly" or even "stupid" but if you REALLY watch (AND listen) to the movie this final scene makes perfect sense .... since, in a very real sense, they're NOT all that different from each other
pluntze2001 4 months ago
This movie is a masterpiece. It's too good for the Oscars. My niterest for movies went down for a bit after watching this :)
Inmate288 4 months ago
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Inmate288 4 months ago
I know, and this film was completely overlooked at the Oscars.
MOTHMAN225 4 months ago
I always have a thrill when I watch the final and also when I hear the music in the ending credits
Poneypourri 6 months ago
2 people couldn't walk away in 30 seconds
madmike19682003 6 months ago
The thing I appreciate most about this scene is while other movies choose to end the theme battle between protagonist and antagonist with loads of explosions and happy endings, Heat instead chooses to end with a quiet, moving poignant moment between the two opponents, as they find solace and acceptance for each other. That, in my opinion, is it's true genius. Best Movie ever made.
iLife0708 7 months ago 28
He couldve been homefree yah...but some things are meant to be... if he had escaped he wouldve ended up in jail, but with this..it was his best scape route
NorCal4Life925breh 7 months ago
moment of loneliness and selfpeace.
epic...
Wouize 8 months ago
i agree it is a piece of film history my favorite is when al pacino takes robert deniros
hand i love that song so much that is when i first heard it and it is one of the most beautiful songs ever made
MrJerryxbox360 8 months ago
why does neal die :(
KellyParkCrips1 9 months ago
sometimes i think de niro should have gone with the girl.
but i can understand the decision he made on the highway to make a detour to settle things with Waingrow
TJstrong11 9 months ago
@TJstrong11 Pride was his Sin
LuiB13 9 months ago
@LuiB13
Think vengeance was his mistake.
TJstrong11 9 months ago
@TJstrong11 vengeance ...and honor...
cypt16 6 months ago
2 people went back
ConstrictThis 9 months ago 3
This is just way too extraordinary. So emotional
ConstrictThis 9 months ago
"Because she's got a GREAT ASS!! And you got your head ALL THE WAY UP IT"!
TIMPANIMAN1 10 months ago
I loovee the music...The scene is so powerful :) The whole movie is amazing ! A classic :))) With the best actors of all time !
aidena6te 10 months ago
"Funny as a heart attack. Three marriages, what the fuck does that tell you, he likes staying home? That means hes one of those guys, out there, prowling around all night dedicated. With this guy and this much heat, you should."
microtrama 10 months ago
mm
microtrama 10 months ago
2 people went back
MadMax2RoadWarrior 10 months ago 2
@MadMax2RoadWarrior
microtrama 10 months ago
waingro and van zandt disliked this
petrolhead1845598 11 months ago 4
@petrolhead1845598 LOL. Poor van Zandt. He did win a reality show before he died, though: THE ULTIMATE DOUCHE.
stableshadow 10 months ago
with the handshake he wanna makes it clear that true enemies still respect eachother ;-)
BloodRid3r 11 months ago
@BloodRid3r
I think the respect was always there. Their self-defining traits are the same. They are, as men, one in the same just on the opposite sides of the law.
miasma1616 10 months ago
Thats what I call an Ending
boomhs1 11 months ago 3
Even though they were enemies, Robert De Niro extends his hand to Al Pacino because he doesn't want to die alone....So sad :(
Reminds me of the "Blade Runner" when Rutger Hauer save Harrison Ford from falling to his death, because he knew he was about to die and he didn't want to be alone either.
I think we all feel that way, at the very end we realize that all and any life is important and we should cherish it.
FireTiger941 11 months ago 3
Hands down one of the best scenes in the history of film.
bbonser17 1 year ago 8
That last scene where Pachino is holding De Niros hand is a must have poster, i have looked everwhere for something like it but cant :( agree with the emotion one of the strongest.
DarkAngel9434 1 year ago
that was just epic !!!!!!
CALVA25 1 year ago
truly, one of the best pieces of film work out there, Michael Mann. Bravo.
DirectorTurnerable 1 year ago
hands down
brandonjohnson37 11 months ago
@brandonjohnson37 hand (jobs) down
zxcvbnmmasdfghjkl 11 months ago
Awesome movie, and an uncompareable piece of music.
NationsPlay 1 year ago
Probably the BEST final scene i've ever seen in my entire life!!
Al Pacino Robert De Niro ; How the hell could u make this movie a better way witouth those 2 genius.
americanpsychoo 1 year ago 4
This ending awes me so much.. I come to this video every few days just to feel that strong emotion.. so good, I love it T.T
iph3arno1 1 year ago
I love the ending to this movie. It's like I want to feel good that he got the bad guy, but I can't.
kjkramerish 1 year ago 5
i know right
brandonjohnson37 11 months ago
Michael Mann's signature film work in the 90s- "Heat" & "Last of The Mohicans"- was extremely influential on the synergy of film score & story, paving the way for virtuosos like Trevor Horn (who worked with Mann on "Mohicans") & Hans Zimmer reestablishing the film score as a critical element to the flow of a film's plot. The end scenes & end score of these two films are among the best in all of cinematic history, in my opinion.
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Fronted by solitude without decadence or a single material thing to prostitute it
Elevates you to a spiritual plane where I felt the presence of God
Now, there's the God they taught me about at school
And there is the God that's hidden by what surrounds us in this civilization
That's the God I met.
Adeel9 1 year ago
2 people are going back.
rodan603 1 year ago 3
@Rebirth210 ya. And the Oscars totally overlooked this film. Shame on them!
MOTHMAN225 1 year ago 3
Two legends ... greatest movie ever ... period.
StrangeDecemberDay 1 year ago 4
@Rebirth210 you should watch The Fountain.
kdwormy 1 year ago
@kdwormy 'The Fountain' is a very good film, but 'Heat' is one of the greatest films in the history of cinema. Both have excellent scores/soundtracks.
idiotequeiceage 1 year ago
life,, mostly dark with brief moments of bright light,,
ETECHJOEs 1 year ago
There are few scenes in film which have ever moved me the way this one did. The look on Vincent's face, realizing he just killed, albeit righteously so, the one man on this earth who could ever understand him and the way he is.
Sad, victorious, climactic, and brilliant. Fucking poetry, this film.
MongoTheUnstoppable 1 year ago 16
@MongoTheUnstoppable , very well put. It's what the Spartans would have called "a beautiful death."
WiseguyThreeOne 1 year ago
@MongoTheUnstoppable Too true. At the end all they had was each other.
FreezeKick 1 year ago
@MongoTheUnstoppable
the look on his face is more about who he just killed, i mean it isnt his first ^^
One of my favourite movies, Neil stayed real till the end.
EdLibert 4 months ago
@Rebirth210 word son
petrolhead1845598 1 year ago
what a phenomenal scene...
austinno100 1 year ago
epic
mrmrgrinder 1 year ago
Most likely the best ending theme to a movie.
dan53520 1 year ago
Shoot first, talk after. Welcome to the world...
aryafeydakin 1 year ago
@aryafeydakin
SO TRUE
Blazindude28KB 1 year ago
@Rebirth210 exactly my thoughts
Sw155 1 year ago
@yodelinone agreed!!!
supertyty2000 1 year ago
One dislike.....one person who knows nothing about film!!!!
supertyty2000 1 year ago
@supertyty2000
FUCK HIM
HE DOESNT KNOW A GOOD MOVIE
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@yodelinone take the dick out of your mouth, then try and speak.
MrMickeyZ 1 year ago
@Rebirth210 well said
monolithtweak 1 year ago
A true masterpiece of a movie and soundtrack. I love this film.
gkkhan 1 year ago
Plain and simple "Goose Bumps"
sobe9ball 1 year ago 2
@Rebirth210 i so agree with you, just by having this in common, we are soul mates.
ReturnOfJackDawson 1 year ago
this is my favorite movie ever, to me this movie means life.
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MrMickeyZ 1 year ago
I tell you, if it's between you and some poor bastard whose wife you're gonna turn into a widow....brother, you are going down
jcfbell3001 1 year ago
for those of you who loved this movie, I highly recommend Michael Mann's Thief with James Caan
jmaley3 1 year ago
@jmaley3 was it is as good as this?
gkkhan 1 year ago
Does anyone know where to get this song with the crescendo in it and not the official soundtrack version where it does not have it?
KCShox 1 year ago
@KCShox go to amazon.com
kungfuwhip78 1 year ago
@KCShox the film version of 'God Moving Over the Face of the Waters' is on Moby's album "I Like to Score" which is a collection of his songs that were featured in movies. The one on the soundtrack is from his other album, "Everything is Wrong"
eeagle 1 year ago
its a mystery why this film wasnt nominated for ONE thing at the Oscars that year???what else in 1995 alone was better than one of the best films ever made (Heat of course).
mhaze210 1 year ago
@mhaze210 Braveheart
Whahli 1 year ago
@Whahli
Yep, although Heat was amazing, FREEEEEDOOOOOMMMMM!!!! beats "Told you I'm never going back" any day lol.
kane91 1 year ago
@kane91 Braveheart was a worthy winner, sure, but Heat should've been in the mix, easily...this film should've been released a year later - it would've won for '96 for sure
phantomlord54 1 year ago
@mhaze210 Really? WOW. What a sham.
RJhasFLOW 1 year ago
from beginning the cinema world al pacino is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! actor until the now in the world...his looks enough the king of the hollywood
billzardddddd 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL SCENE
MrMickeyZ 1 year ago
One of my favorite movies. I have watched the ending probably twenty times or more. The music is phenomenal.
TheBabbelino 1 year ago
This scene is just as powerful, and reminds me of the scene in "Blade Runner" where Rutger Hauer dies, and all Harrison Ford could do was watch him die, for a split second there was a connection there, a realization that none of us will live forever and we should try to appreciate who and what we have while we're here.
FireTiger941 1 year ago
Woah! Who's the 1 idiot who dislikes this?
JMR83 1 year ago
Told you, I'm never going back...
puddyy1 1 year ago 62
@puddyy1
....yeah...
efani808 11 months ago
@puddyy1 "Yea."
zume2600 10 months ago
@puddyy1 you can see the pain on pacinos face. he didn't want to shoot him, and it pains him to do so.
LTDANMAN44 10 months ago
@puddyy1 Yeah....
indyrups 8 months ago
@puddyy1 yea.
boomhs1 8 months ago
@puddyy1
Then don't take down scores. I do what I do best I take down scores.
You do what you do best try to stop guys like me.
The7legacy 8 months ago
Greatest fucking movie of all time. period.
Medic11B 1 year ago
Michael Mann's finest picture and this music is powerful.!
ambrow7 1 year ago
These guys were two sides of the same coin. Fascinating character study.
cube1965 1 year ago 2
@cube1965 You beat me to it. I hadn't seen anybody point out the fact that these guys were essentially the same which is what makes the ultimate scene where Hanna takes McCauley's hand and then the camera pans out, so satisfying.
EmeraldAxe2 1 year ago
@EmeraldAxe2 Wanted to add, he takes the hand more like a brother would than a sworn enemy. Hanna (and probably McCauley) realize(s) the two of them are far more alike than dislike and almost certainly more than either one would want to admit.
EmeraldAxe2 1 year ago
the best evr !! i have seen!!Mercie!!
kokobutt1 1 year ago
Je veux cette musique à mon enterrement !
Houroumov 1 year ago
The music here is freaking amazing... sounds like Vangelis, or somebody very influenced by Vangelis. Remember, Vangelis did the soundtracks to Bladerunner, Chariots of Fire and the Carl Sagan series, Cosmos. Very anthemic music... huge blankets of sonic dreams.... this sounds like something he would do.
jeng3000 1 year ago
iLife, you could not have said this better. This is the movie, most complete movie ever made.
ish60 1 year ago
I remember when I was 13, before the internet was around, and would square up a tape recorder to the house speaker and record this to listen to at night. Amazing.
videoitttt 1 year ago 2
on screen .Mr. Robert Deniro, allways projects the kind of strength that most women seek in a man. The soundtrack captures the essence of the end of a battle where noone really wins, but most of all, 4 stars for the look on that woman's face as she slowly realizes as she steps outsiide the car, her eyes follow in utter disbelief as the reality that her man, after all his persuasions is actually now leaving her, running away as she stands.
ladymakini 1 year ago 2
it is Bob robert Deniro,proud of all off u.thanku
250chrise 1 year ago
The most powerful scene in the History of Hollywood.
TheExtase69 1 year ago
It's funny that Al Pacino kills Robert De Niro in "Heat" and Robert De Niro kills Al Pacino in "Righteous Kill"
X360Comedy 1 year ago
it was a good mix..brd
250chrise 1 year ago
Has anyone ever identified the version of "God Moving Over the Face of the Waters" cut for this scene/end credits? More to the point, is it available somewhere? Moby's album versions are great, but this cut is awesome as well. Anyone?
user237 1 year ago
only on soundtract,sorry,brd
250chrise 1 year ago
The ending had a great score. Other wise this movie had no dialog. It was just plane dry and dull. I don't even know why it has such good reviews. I don't get it.
kungfuwhip78 1 year ago
This and the ending of Blade Runner are without a doubt the best of all time. I dare you to find an ending scene better than those two.
Horusthebetrayer 1 year ago
A big BRAVO from Morocco for Pacino and De Niro !
When they'll die, the cinema will follow them...
SupaMowokan 1 year ago
@SupaMowokan I absolutely agree with you, two great legends.
gkkhan 1 year ago
My all-time favorite movie (rewatchability factor is tops), followed by godfather II, The Departed, Godfather I.
This ending is one of my fave endings for a movie. I HATED the final ending on The Departed with teh rat running across the window and thought it was too corny. Godfather II had a tight ending with Michael sitting on teh park bench and reminiscing about the family in the good ol days. Godfather also had a tight ending with Kay standing in teh hallway as the door shuts on her
arkade2345 1 year ago
this movie has an incredible amount of depth. Movies like; Babylon tried and other similar new movies.... this movie covers the good and bad, the both sides of the coin as much as the lives of people and the torments of being alive. It shows at some point at the end about repentance, and compassion. Every moment we take for granted, every move its there. This movie shows, we are no better than the other... rather the same...
Crowstudio 1 year ago
Anybody else tear up at the end of this the first time you watched it? In my opinion this movie is one of the most complete, perfect movies ever made. I mean, if you think back to the diner meeting the ending makes absolute sense, and although you wanted Deniro to escape, it satisfies because it shows human compassion.
EffecTisy 1 year ago
doesnt matter, it has the diner scene with deniro and pacino...thats all that matters
ghostninjax 1 year ago
Do remember the shootout in L.A several years ago where the perps used similar tactics (assault weapons against under armed cops).
mousearebec 1 year ago
That this movie was right at 3 hrs long was a surprise as I hate long movies, but this one flew by. Mr De Niro and Mr Pacino were believable in that you forgot who they were and they were the characters. Underrated film... we watch it every so often and probably always will. Jon Voight is esp good in his character as well.
mousearebec 1 year ago
1:05, Pacino shows why he is such a superstar. He doesnt have to say a damn thing and I can feel the pain he is feeling.
I remember seeing the previews for this movie before it came out. I was so amped because the cast was unbelievable. Saw it the day it opened. This movie is my favorite of all time. Gladiator is a close CLOSE second.
lilbrother45 1 year ago
ilife0708 I agree!!!
THESEAN0007 1 year ago
"told ya i ain't never going back." classic line.
nobody36 1 year ago
one of my favorite movies
supratt2jzgte 1 year ago
One of the best movies ever made...too bad it did not get it's full recognition..i think people expected too much!
victorantoniollanos 1 year ago
This ending is very reminisent of the ending of "Blade Runner" where Rutger Hauer dies, one of the most powerful and emotional death scenes ever. They are both classics and worthy of recognition.
FireTiger941 1 year ago
is that moby that made the music?
dano94 1 year ago
waynegro fucked everything up. I could have been a happy ending.
elliotwibley 1 year ago
Lord they don't make em like this anymore!!!
Bandito8487 1 year ago
Anyone know what music starts at 3:30?????
Bandito8487 1 year ago
I work with cops and criminals every day and there is a respect this movie portrays very well. Not only a great film but a very realistic one as well.
4490red 1 year ago
breathtaking ending to a wonderful wonderful movie... classic
2832caleb 1 year ago
best ending in a movie scene
barto86ful 1 year ago
the greatest ending of a movie
the best two actors
bobby4500 1 year ago
One of the best movie endings ever, and best movies ever. I read a rumor online of an alternate ending where Vincent had Neil in similar situation and had him in his sights and let him go. Ending with Vincent walking away and saying in a voice over he was tired, tired of his job coming before everything else in his life. He also had flash backs where "work" came first and was causing problems in his life.
But I don't think it would have worked, this is the perfect ending.
Luke5119 1 year ago
such a powerful ending!
OgadnNightmare 1 year ago
un de mes films favoris
Testiteub 1 year ago
This movie has always been a favorite of mine ever since i had seen it. The Respect that Al Paccino and Rober De'Niro had for one another by the end f the movie was amazing.. The look on Al Paccino's face in the final scene looked almost as if he had just lost a close friend..
glitchmo 1 year ago
i was a little older than you.... when can we start a movement to see these movies in the theaters again? if we rounded up 400 people and paid 10 dollars??? can we rent a screen?
jnevdmb69 1 year ago
Classic..one of the best endings in cinematic history
RailMonopoly 1 year ago
All of you are going to love me. I found the version of this song from this scene. You can get it from the "I Like to Score" album of Moby's. The first part of the song sounds like the original version, but then it kicks into the movie version, which is all sorts of awesome.
sacpike 1 year ago
Ok, so I read through all the comments...and apparently, the only way you could have obtained this version of the song was through a second CD called "That's When I reach For My Revolver", which is absolute BS. Honestly, if you are going to sell a soundtrack, have the same damn song that was played in the movie, not some different version. Why is this song so hard to get? I don't f*ing get it at all.
sacpike 1 year ago
Does anyone, anywhere, know where to get this exact version of the song? I have looked everywhere online, and it can't be found. The moby version sucks compared to this version. please please let me know where to find it.
sacpike 1 year ago
@sacpike I meant the original moby version, I want the one he did for this movie.
sacpike 1 year ago
My favorite Characters in Heat are Val Kilmer, Robert DeNiro, and Al Pacino.
crazymatthew53 1 year ago
Magique...
Wonderfulcalifornia 1 year ago
God bless Michael Mann!
Downs2440 1 year ago
King Al and King Bob at their best
cs00024 1 year ago
credits
microtrama 1 year ago
another interesting fact: at the begining of the movie, the last part of "god moving over the face of the waters" is played in the opening cresits.
microtrama 1 year ago 3
For those of you all interested...(i find it super cool) The scene where De Niro comes home to his house the first time, and sets his pistol down on the table and walks over and leans on the column and piers out at the ocean... was actually an adaptation from a piece of fine art titled 'Pacific', by Alex Colville. BTW, a few movies i recommend 1. Lonesome Dove 2. Lawrence of Arabia, 3. Seven Samurai 4. One-Eyed Jacks
nelstylee 1 year ago
What a great year for film. Had an opportunity to see "Heat" and "Braveheart" while in high school...not sure there's too much of similar note coming out for adolescents now. Pitch-perfect choice for songs & composer
savagegalt 1 year ago
This movie was phenomenal. All actors were great in it. Out the two main actors, Deniro and Pacino, I ruled for Deniro. Pacino was also great.
Quikbink 1 year ago
One great movie, acted by two great actors, with great direction by M. Mann. Truly a classic. The ending of De Niro holding out his hand for Pacino to shake it telling him, "You got me. Great job you did for not giving up." One of the greatest endings in film history.
SoonerMagic72 1 year ago
nelstylee- totally agree with you. I can watch this movie anytime and I never to tired of it.
iLife0708 1 year ago
Heat IS my favorite movie of all time... only this film and a few others can I watch any time and never get tired of it. Legendary film! "Get killed walkin your doggy!"
nelstylee 1 year ago
Mine Too..Please Watch A tribute to Heat on our channel.
Thank You.
BasedOnAnIdea 1 year ago
"Whaddya got?!!" "Whaddya got?!!"
savagegalt 1 year ago
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Powerful! I want more of it.
Giantkiller07 1 year ago
I was 14 when I saw this movie and thought then and still believe it today, this is the best movie. This movie isnt revered as much as it still needs to be. Case in point, it didnt get one Oscar nomination. Hardly anyone I know or have known think highly of this Michael Mann classic or have seen or heard about it.
Its good to know alot of the us here on the msg board do.
Two of the best actors ever, the writing, the music, the acting make this the best movie ending ever.
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